Sybrina Durant
What if the most powerful magic in the universe was hiding on the periodic table all along?Iown The Metal Horn Unicorn With Iron Magic is a chemistry-themed fantasy adventure that brings the real science of the periodic table to life through action, magic, and one unforgettable unicorn. Book 26 in the Magical Elementals Chemistry Fantasy Series, this middle-grade science fantasy novel introduces young readers to Element 26 - Iron - through a gripping story set on the magical world of MarBryn, a planet where the ancient philosophy 'No Metal, No Magic' is not just a saying. It is a law of nature.When the Element 26 Monument is mysteriously drained of its power, Iown - a deep-purple, monocle-wearing unicorn with iron-based magical abilities - sets out on a cross-world adventure with his red-coated companion Alumna to discover who is responsible. What they uncover is far worse than a single act of elemental theft: a disgraced chemist named Malachite Dross is siphoning the energy from all 118 elemental monuments across MarBryn, and if he succeeds, the planet itself will cease to exist.Packed with heart-pounding battles, clever chemistry magic, imaginative fantasy locations, and a cast of companions including a field chemist, a warrior elf, and a naturally occurring silicate life-form, this book delivers science education wrapped in the kind of adventure that keeps pages turning. Readers will see real iron chemistry - ferromagnetism, oxidation, conductivity, catalysis, and the role of iron in blood and planetary cores - brought to life as genuine magical powers.Perfect for fans of science fantasy books for kids, STEM-themed middle-grade fiction, unicorn fantasy adventure series, and chemistry books for young readers who prefer their periodic table with a side of action. Featuring imaginative world-building, diverse companions, and a villain whose plan is rooted in real geochemistry, this story works as both a fantasy adventure and a springboard for scientific curiosity. Whether read as a standalone or as part of the full 118-book Magical Elementals series, Iown’s story is a fast-paced, imaginative introduction to one of the most important elements in the known universe.Iron holds worlds together. In the right hands, it saves them.
